Russ Massie
@russmassie.bsky.social
Recognising and supporting children affected by parental imprisonment | MSc | Member of @networkcope | Director and Chair of Omnia Learning Trust
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Russ Massie
@russmassie.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Operation Paramount - Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit
Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership and Thames Valley Police have developed a data solution to recognise children affected by parental imprisonment.
www.tvvpp.co.uk
Operation Paramount securely utilises statutory data to recognise children when a parent is imprisoned and offer the family support at the time they need it most. Find out more: www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/para...
Op Paramount Natural Experiment published:
•Notable difference in care arrangements for which parent is imprisoned.
•Most families have no contact with imprisoned parent, and see this as positive.
•Schools are a consistent, largely positive, presence for families.
www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/paramount
•Notable difference in care arrangements for which parent is imprisoned.
•Most families have no contact with imprisoned parent, and see this as positive.
•Schools are a consistent, largely positive, presence for families.
www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/paramount
Operation Paramount - Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership
Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership and Thames Valley Police have developed a data solution to recognise children affected by parental imprisonment.
www.tvvpp.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Op Paramount Natural Experiment published:
•Notable difference in care arrangements for which parent is imprisoned.
•Most families have no contact with imprisoned parent, and see this as positive.
•Schools are a consistent, largely positive, presence for families.
www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/paramount
•Notable difference in care arrangements for which parent is imprisoned.
•Most families have no contact with imprisoned parent, and see this as positive.
•Schools are a consistent, largely positive, presence for families.
www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/paramount
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COPE wrapped up the 2nd edition of GWMD campaign, which uses #football to preserve the bond between #children & imprisoned parents.
2024 highlights:
✅ 4,000+ children from 7 countries
✅ New website & social media
✅ Support from @ec.europa.eu & UEFA Foundation for Children.
www.gamewithmum-dad.org
2024 highlights:
✅ 4,000+ children from 7 countries
✅ New website & social media
✅ Support from @ec.europa.eu & UEFA Foundation for Children.
www.gamewithmum-dad.org
January 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
COPE wrapped up the 2nd edition of GWMD campaign, which uses #football to preserve the bond between #children & imprisoned parents.
2024 highlights:
✅ 4,000+ children from 7 countries
✅ New website & social media
✅ Support from @ec.europa.eu & UEFA Foundation for Children.
www.gamewithmum-dad.org
2024 highlights:
✅ 4,000+ children from 7 countries
✅ New website & social media
✅ Support from @ec.europa.eu & UEFA Foundation for Children.
www.gamewithmum-dad.org
Reposted by Russ Massie
🆕 New Study on Compassionate Sentencing!
Court decisions affecting parents have lasting impacts on children. COPE’s latest research explores how compassionate sentencing prioritises children’s rights in criminal proceedings.
🔎 Focus: Scandinavia & Portugal
🔗 childrenofprisoners.eu/compassionat...
Court decisions affecting parents have lasting impacts on children. COPE’s latest research explores how compassionate sentencing prioritises children’s rights in criminal proceedings.
🔎 Focus: Scandinavia & Portugal
🔗 childrenofprisoners.eu/compassionat...
February 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🆕 New Study on Compassionate Sentencing!
Court decisions affecting parents have lasting impacts on children. COPE’s latest research explores how compassionate sentencing prioritises children’s rights in criminal proceedings.
🔎 Focus: Scandinavia & Portugal
🔗 childrenofprisoners.eu/compassionat...
Court decisions affecting parents have lasting impacts on children. COPE’s latest research explores how compassionate sentencing prioritises children’s rights in criminal proceedings.
🔎 Focus: Scandinavia & Portugal
🔗 childrenofprisoners.eu/compassionat...
Reposted by Russ Massie
"What I think, in images and words" is a collection of children’s reflections on the support they need when a parent is #imprisoned.
Their voices bring to life the @coe.int #guidelines on how to better support #children in these situations.
Check it now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/what-i-think...
Their voices bring to life the @coe.int #guidelines on how to better support #children in these situations.
Check it now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/what-i-think...
March 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"What I think, in images and words" is a collection of children’s reflections on the support they need when a parent is #imprisoned.
Their voices bring to life the @coe.int #guidelines on how to better support #children in these situations.
Check it now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/what-i-think...
Their voices bring to life the @coe.int #guidelines on how to better support #children in these situations.
Check it now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/what-i-think...
Reposted by Russ Massie
💡Check COPE input to the #OHCHR study on human rights & social reintegration.
COPE input stresses the vital role of child-parent bonds in protecting children’s well-being and calls for #policies that uphold their #rights and support imprisoned parents.
👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-t...
COPE input stresses the vital role of child-parent bonds in protecting children’s well-being and calls for #policies that uphold their #rights and support imprisoned parents.
👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-t...
March 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
💡Check COPE input to the #OHCHR study on human rights & social reintegration.
COPE input stresses the vital role of child-parent bonds in protecting children’s well-being and calls for #policies that uphold their #rights and support imprisoned parents.
👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-t...
COPE input stresses the vital role of child-parent bonds in protecting children’s well-being and calls for #policies that uphold their #rights and support imprisoned parents.
👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-t...
Reposted by Russ Massie
💡COPE's input for UN HRC resolution 52/12 on #mentalhealth & #humanrights highlights challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents.
Key asks:
✅ Child-friendly prison visits
✅ Tailored mental health support
✅ Holistic cross-sector care
More here 👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-f...
January 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
💡COPE's input for UN HRC resolution 52/12 on #mentalhealth & #humanrights highlights challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents.
Key asks:
✅ Child-friendly prison visits
✅ Tailored mental health support
✅ Holistic cross-sector care
More here 👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-f...
Reposted by Russ Massie
On 14 Nov 2024, COPE hosted its third Judicial Roundtable👩⚖️, championing children’s #rights in parental criminal proceedings. Building on past events in Poland (2022) & Romania (2023), experts explored child-sensitive #justice practices.
🔗 Learn more: childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-judicia...
🔗 Learn more: childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-judicia...
January 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
On 14 Nov 2024, COPE hosted its third Judicial Roundtable👩⚖️, championing children’s #rights in parental criminal proceedings. Building on past events in Poland (2022) & Romania (2023), experts explored child-sensitive #justice practices.
🔗 Learn more: childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-judicia...
🔗 Learn more: childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-judicia...
Reposted by Russ Massie
The @ec.europa.eu has launched its 2025-2026 Work Plan for the EU Children’s Participation Platform! 🎉 COPE is proud to be part of this initiative amplifying children's voices on:
📌 #EqualOpportunities
📌 #MentalHealth
📌 #OnlineSafety
📌 #ClimateAction
🔗 eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-n...
📌 #EqualOpportunities
📌 #MentalHealth
📌 #OnlineSafety
📌 #ClimateAction
🔗 eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-n...
January 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The @ec.europa.eu has launched its 2025-2026 Work Plan for the EU Children’s Participation Platform! 🎉 COPE is proud to be part of this initiative amplifying children's voices on:
📌 #EqualOpportunities
📌 #MentalHealth
📌 #OnlineSafety
📌 #ClimateAction
🔗 eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-n...
📌 #EqualOpportunities
📌 #MentalHealth
📌 #OnlineSafety
📌 #ClimateAction
🔗 eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-n...
Operation Paramount securely utilises statutory data to recognise children when a parent is imprisoned and offer the family support at the time they need it most. Find out more: www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/para...
Operation Paramount - Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit
Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership and Thames Valley Police have developed a data solution to recognise children affected by parental imprisonment.
www.tvvpp.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Operation Paramount securely utilises statutory data to recognise children when a parent is imprisoned and offer the family support at the time they need it most. Find out more: www.tvvpp.co.uk/project/para...